Grade 3/4 DOL- Unit 9 Fallacies

A false statement about a whole group based on limited evidence.

• generalization fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

Saying mean things about a person instead of addressing an argument or idea.

• generalization fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

Generalization and ad hominem fallacies occur when people make unfair or unkind judgements without reasons.

• True

• False

What are ways we can avoid generalization and ad hominem fallacies? (Select two)

• Make assumptions

• Consider fairness and truth

• Listen to each other's ideas

• Make generalizations

Generalization or Ad Hominem fallacy?

"Mondays are the worst day of the week, no one likes Mondays!"

• generalization fallacy

• ad hominem fallacy

Generalization or Ad Hominem fallacy?

"I don't want to watch Fast and Furious, that's for lame old people like you."

• generalization fallacy

• ad hominem fallacy

Imagine you're talking with a friend about your favorite type of sneaker. Suddenly, your friend says, "Dunks are not cool, if you like them you are not cool either!" Is this an ad hominem or generalization fallacy? Explain your thinking.

Sentence stem:

This is a ____________ fallacy because...